Rivers Crisis: Shehu Sani urges political solution, says Wike, Fubara key to peace

Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has called for a political resolution to the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the region on Tuesday.  

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, Sani emphasized the need for dialogue to restore stability.

He highlighted the crucial roles of both former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Siminalayi Fubara in resolving the crisis, urging them to work towards a peaceful settlement.

“Political conflicts need political solutions, and whatever happens to Rivers State, you cannot remove the key instrumental factor of Wike. You cannot have peace without Wike and without Fubara. So both of them are needed within this window of six months to appease the situation if the issue is before the Federal Executive Council,” Sani stated.

He urged President Tinubu to leverage his leadership to restore peace in the state, regardless of whether Wike remains a central figure in the resolution. “Whether Wike is there or not, the most important thing is that we all want peace in Rivers State,” he added.

The state of emergency marks a significant turn in Rivers State’s political landscape, raising concerns over governance and stability in the coming months.